Engineering Project Manager

HGA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 145,300 - 180,200; Full time

Job summary

HGA is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead a national engineering team. The role focuses on guiding design and construction, managing budgets, and maintaining client relationships across offices, with emphasis on sustainable, high-performance building solutions.

You will work with architecture, sustainability, and design teams to deliver design excellence. Strong leadership, communication, and deep technical knowledge of building systems are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Architectural Engineering or Engineering.
• PE registration preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience; at least 5 designing engineering systems.
• Knowledge of LEED, ASHRAE, and applicable codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams across multiple locations.
• Develop discipline cost and work-hour budgets.
• Oversee project documents and correspondence for accuracy and signatures.
• Coordinate review and evaluation of contractor bids; support award decisions.
• Provide day-to-day leadership in absence of Principal/Practice Group Leader.
• Assist in marketing and client interviews and proposal development.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Strategic thinking

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architectural Engineering or Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) registration

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Engineering Project Manager

Overview

Engineering Project Manager - National Engineering Team at HGA!

HGA, a nationally recognized architectural, engineering, and planning firm, is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Project Manager to join our ever growing national engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven leader with deep experience in engineering design and construction who is passionate about innovation, sustainability, and high‑performance buildings.

What You'll Do

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams across multiple office locations.
• Build and maintain long‑term strategic client relationships.
• Guide engineering design efforts from concept through construction.
• Collaborate closely with industry‑leading experts in architecture, sustainability, and design innovation.
• Advance HGA's mission of delivering design excellence and forward‑thinking solutions.

Why HGA

We are committed to pushing the boundaries of sustainable design. Our teams are actively researching and developing strategies that move beyond net‑zero energy toward netpositive performance-creating buildings that contribute positively to health, safety, and environmental resources. As demand grows for sustainable, data‑driven, high‑performance environments, you'll play a key role in shaping solutions that benefit clients, communities, and the industry at large.

In this role you will

• Collaborate with Principal in evaluation of project requirements and help negotiate acceptable owner‑architect agreements, including fee and time schedule.
• Develop discipline cost and work‑hour budgets for each project and monitor project costs, completion status against budget schedules/timelines.
• Oversee all correspondence and pertinent documents, ensuring accuracy, obtaining signatures, and seeking legal counsel as appropriate.
• Coordinate review and evaluation of contractor bids and work with Principal so that award recommendations can be submitted to owner.
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership in the absence of and as delegated by the Principal and/or Practice Group Leader, keeping lines of communication open with all office management leaders and assisting with preparation of client billings prior to submittal for signature.
• Collaborate with Practice Group Leader as requested in the marketing of projects, including development of proposals and possible participation in client interviews.
• Write scopes of work for engineering design based on preliminary review and meetings with the client.
• Present complex engineering analysis clearly and effectively to owner and design teams.
• Research non‑routine code issues and obtain interpretations from code officials.
• Manage the production of engineering sketches and system schematics for complicated design tasks such as layout of engineering equipment.
• Prepare engineering opinions of probable cost for engineering systems and review contractor cost estimates.
• Prepare addenda and change orders; initiate additional service requests for submittal to client.
• Review drawings and documents to assure compliance with company design and production standards.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of construction processes and delivery methods such as LEAN, IPD and design‑build contracts.
• Assist in the education and development of design staff and act as a resource for questions.

You will need to have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architectural Engineering or Engineering
• Professional Engineering (PE) registration preferred
• Minimum of 15 years experience required; at least 5 years experience designing engineering systems
• Knowledge of current technology, IES, LEED and ASHRAE guidelines and all applicable codes (city, state, federal)
• Working knowledge of building engineering systems
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suites
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and working knowledge of Revit essential

Salary Information

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA's robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short‑ and long‑term disability programs. Salary Range: $136,300 - $169,000 (Mid‑West); $145,300 - $180,200 (East and West Coast).

Additional Information

At HGA, you'll do the best work of your career. We design with impact by diving deep into the people and passions that shape every place. Empathy fuels us, curiosity drives us, and meaningful work leads to innovation. We celebrate individuality, embrace flexibility, and thrive together in the office three days a week.

Join our nationally recognized, award‑winning team of architects, engineers, and interior designers—help us shape what's next.

Learn more about us here.

Application Requirements & Instructions

Please submit resume for consideration.